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Many in the UK who unwrapped a new drone this Christmas may face a rude awakening next week, when they will have to take a theory test before being allowed to fly outdoors.

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A possible three-day trip to Ireland by the then Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, was discussed by British and Irish officials in March before it was abandoned due to security concerns.

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Since 1998, she has seen her son just three times, including before he became the first Briton to cross the frozen Bering Strait between North America and Russia in 2006.

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From a small pouch on his hip, he threw around half a dozen small birds into the air before sprinting deeper into the shrubs.

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According to the government's recent men's health strategy for England, between 5-15% of fathers experience anxiety before and after they have a child, while 5-10% face depression.

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